Tonic water has always been the underdog to gin, but in recent years its been given a flavour make-over. The drink has become more diverse across the globe, with the addition of lemongrass, pomegranate and even chocolate flavoured tonic.

The trend for tinkering with a much-loved drink by introducing ‘artisan’ flavours began when small distilleries started to make new brands of gin, like Hope on Hopkins Mediterranean Gin and Triple Three Citrus Infused Gin — challenging giants such as Gordon’s.

In South Africa, the Fitch & Leedes brand is a market leader. The company’s portfolio boosts a variety of bespoke flavoured mixers and tonics, with the latest being a new Rose and Cucumber Pink Tonic. This new generation tonic is made with quadruple filtered water, purely to accompany gin without masking the flavour.

With “millennial pink” being all the rage these days, the Fitch & Leedes Pink Tonic is poised to be the perfect accompaniment to high-end gins. Non-alcoholic fans searching for a drink that’s not too sweet, will find that this tonic makes for an elegant drink on its own, with complex flavours that coats the glass.

Fitch & Leedes can be found at leading purveyors of fine beverages, boutique wine shops, selected deli’s, fine dining establishments and cocktail bars at around R40 for a 6-pack of 200ml cans or R36 per 4-pack of 200ml glass bottles.